Kiss the Boys Goodbye
“1941'S BIGGEST, GAYEST MUSICAL TRIUMPH!”
Synopsis
New York chorus girl Cindy Lou Bethany becomes frustrated when she prepares for an audition for a Broadway musical, but the auditions close and her roommate, Gwen Abbott, is hired to be secretary to Top Rumson, the show's financial backer. Gwen tells Cindy that the director, Lloyd Lloyd, and composer, Dick Rayburn, have been sent to the South on a talent search for a classic Southern belle type to star in the show, although their shows usually feature Myra Stanhope, an actress whose style is hopelessly inappropriate for this show. Desperate for work, Cindy returns to her aunt Lily Lou and uncle Jefferson Davis Bethany's home in the South and schemes to get Lloyd and Rayburn to audition her.
Top Cast
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Don Ameche
Lloyd Lloyd
Mary Martin
Cindy Lou Bethany
Oscar Levant
Dick Rayburn
Virginia Dale
Gwendolyn Abbott
Barbara Jo Allen
Myra Stanhope
Raymond Walburn
Top Rumson
Elizabeth Patterson
Aunt Lily Lou Bethany
Jerome Cowan
Bert Fisher
Connee Boswell
Polly
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
George
Minor Watson
Uncle Jefferson Davis Bethany
Jean Porter
Girl Going to Audition (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Schertzinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Dwight Taylor, Harry Tugend
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Kiss the Boys Goodbye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Schertzinger
Dwight Taylor, Harry Tugend
Victor Young
Ted Tetzlaff
Paul Weatherwax
William LeBaron, Paul Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Schertzinger
Director
Dwight Taylor
Screenplay
Harry Tugend
Screenplay
William LeBaron
Producer
Paul Jones
Producer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiss the Boys Goodbye
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kiss the Boys Goodbye about?
New York chorus girl Cindy Lou Bethany becomes frustrated when she prepares for an audition for a Broadway musical, but the auditions close and her roommate, Gwen Abbott, is hired to be secretary to Top Rumson, the show's financial backer. Gwen tells Cindy that the director, Lloyd Lloyd, and composer, Dick Rayburn, have been sent to the South on a talent search for a classic Southern belle type to star in the show, although their shows usually feature Myra Stanhope, an actress whose style is hopelessly inappropriate for this show. Desperate for work, Cindy returns to her aunt Lily Lou and uncle Jefferson Davis Bethany's home in the South and schemes to get Lloyd and Rayburn to audition her.
Who directed Kiss the Boys Goodbye?
Kiss the Boys Goodbye was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
Who stars in Kiss the Boys Goodbye?
The principal cast of Kiss the Boys Goodbye includes Don Ameche, Mary Martin, Oscar Levant, Virginia Dale, Barbara Jo Allen.
When was Kiss the Boys Goodbye released and how long is it?
Kiss the Boys Goodbye was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Kiss the Boys Goodbye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kiss the Boys Goodbye was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kiss the Boys Goodbye?
Kiss the Boys Goodbye holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).